Hot Topics: Saltbush in Farming Systems

Background

Saltbush used for grazing and revegetation has been a hot topic for many producers. For some, establishing saltbush has provided a substantial benefit to their properties, however this change also represents a considerable cost and long term commitment.

Saltbush.... so many questions...

• Is saltbush a cost efficient fodder source for my livestock?
• How will saltbush effect the performance of my livestock?
• How will I know when to destock a saltbush stand?
• Will I need to supplementary feed?
• What about anti-nutritive factors?
• Are many producers establishing saltbush?
• Is saltbush the best solution for revegetation and for addressing salinity issues?

Newsletter (click here to download)

• Edition 3, September 2011:
• Coomandook (Mt Russell) Trial Report 2011; hoggets grazing saltbush supplemented with oats vs barley
• What's coming up
• Edition 2, June 2011:
• Trial updates and results from Glenroy Estate (Carrieton SA); saltbush productivity and ewe supplementation oats vs lupins
• Trial updates and results from Coomandook SA; saltbush productivity and lamb supplementation oats vs barley vs molasses
• Analysis of plant nutritive values at Point Pass
• Edition 1, December 2010:
  • About the saltbush trial sites
  • Stakeholders survey results - current perceptions of the value of saltbush
  • Saltbush trials - 2010 results

   

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This project is based in South Australia and is funded by the South Australian Sheep Industry Fund and in collaboration from SARDI. The project will look at questions about saltbush, the cost or cost benefit of grazing saltbush and the best way to utilise saltbush.

For further information, please contact:
Lauren Costin
Productive Nutrition
(08) 8344 8816

To view fact sheets and posters from completed projects, please check our “Fact sheets and publications” page.